Department:

Human ResourcesAbout Our Job

Create captivating job descriptions for each of our individual roles throughout the County. Interview hiring managers to determine requirements, day-to-day duties, career path and how each position makes an impact in our community. On a day-to-day basis, this position works under the guidance and direction of the HR managers, with a concentration in Recruiting/Workforce Planning.

Job Description:

Are you interested in getting hands-on experience in your chosen field? Do you want to make a difference in your community?

Intern Sarasota County is dedicated to providing students with an unsurpassed learning experience and insight into the dynamic world of public sector employment.

Develop new skills you can apply in the workplace. Gain skills that will enhance your resume and increase your career options while exploring public service! Observe and participate in tasks and responsibilities performed daily by skilled professionals. Experience workplace culture, office dynamics, and business etiquette.

Your internship will include impactful hands-on work within a department, networking, professional development, and building long lasting connections with other interns, mentors, and Sarasota County team members.

Department Responsibilities:

Interview hiring managers to determine requirements, day-to-day duties, career path and how each position makes an impact in our community. Create captivating job descriptions for each of our individual roles.  Review descriptions with Employee Health Center and Risk Management to ensure physical demands are captured.  Present drafts to hiring managers for final edits or approval.  Upload job descriptions into Workday and new job description repository with proper formatting and paying attention to all details.  

Internship Program Responsibilities:

A presentation to the County Administrator and other County Leadership staff is required at the close of the internship program on Friday, August 8, 2025.Participate in all organized intern events and trainings.

Your Internship Includes: 

In-person, on-site work!Competitive wage  Hands-on work experienceProfessional headshot1-1 mentoring with county staffProfessional Development Events:Civics 101 & Facility TourOwn Your CareerBusiness Etiquette & Professional NetworkingPhilanthropy & Your CareerBoard of County Commission Public Hearing SessionSpeaking for Success

Learn more about the internship program at: scgov.net/intern

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

At least 18 years old, or age 16-17 with parental consent.High school diploma, or equivalent (if applicable).Eligible to work in the United States – we love local, national, and international students! Active, enrolled student.Considerable experience in interviewing and creative writing. Working towards a career and/or degree in Communications, Human Resources, or related field.               

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience writing job descriptions.  Experience using Workday or other applicant tracking systems.  

About Everything ElseProgram Dates: The 2025 internship program will begin on May 19, 2025 and end on August 8, 2025.  Internship Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; some departments vary. In-person, on-site at our various locations in Sarasota County. Location: [insert primary work location address]Pay Range: $13 per hour (high school student) up to $20 per hour (Grad/Masters student), based on your credit hours earned. Returning interns earn an additional $0.50/hour, up to $1.00 for those returning for the third year. Employee Type:Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

Employee benefits and Florida Retirement System contributions are not available for seasonal and temporary positions. Positions marked Full Time and Regular (Budgeted) are eligible for benefits, for more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net.
 

A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.

We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.